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Title: | Randomized trial of everolimus-facilitated calcineurin inhibitor minimization over 24 months in renal transplantation | Authors: | Cibrik, D. Silva Jr., H.T. Vathsala, A. Lackova, E. Cornu-Artis, C. Walker, R.G. Wang, Z. Zibari, G.B. Shihab, F. Kim, Y.S. |
Keywords: | Calcineurin inhibitor toxicity Cyclosporine Everolimus Renal function Renal transplantation |
Issue Date: | 15-Apr-2013 | Citation: | Cibrik, D., Silva Jr., H.T., Vathsala, A., Lackova, E., Cornu-Artis, C., Walker, R.G., Wang, Z., Zibari, G.B., Shihab, F., Kim, Y.S. (2013-04-15). Randomized trial of everolimus-facilitated calcineurin inhibitor minimization over 24 months in renal transplantation. Transplantation 95 (7) : 933-942. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1097/TP.0b013e3182848e03 | Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Strategies allowing calcineurin inhibitor minimization while maintaining efficacy may improve renal transplant outcomes. METHODS: A2309 was a 24-month, phase IIIb, open-label trial of 833 de novo renal transplant recipients randomized to everolimus, targeting trough concentrations of 3-8 or 6-12 ng/mL plus reduced-exposure cyclosporine A (CsA) or to mycophenolic acid (MPA) 1.44 g per day plus standard-exposure CsA. All patients received basiliximab±corticosteroids. The incidence of the primary composite efficacy endpoint and its components (treated biopsy-proven acute rejection, graft loss, death, or loss to follow-up), renal function (serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate), and adverse events (AEs) were compared at 24 months; as per the protocol, these analyses were not noninferiority. RESULTS: Composite efficacy failure rates (95% confidence interval for difference vs. MPA) were 32.9% (-2.2%, 13.0%), 26.9% (-7.9%, 6.8%), and 27.4% at month 24 in the everolimus 3-8 and 6-12 ng/mL and MPA groups, respectively. Mean estimated glomerular filtration rate (Modification of Diet in Renal Disease) at month 24 was 52.2 (-2.1, 5.5 mL/min/1.73 m), 49.4 (-4.8, 2.7 mL/min/1.73 m), and 50.5 mL/min/1.73 m, respectively. AEs were generally mild to moderate in severity and comparable between the groups. AEs leading to discontinuation were reported in 28.5% (P=0.03 vs. MPA), 30.6% (P=0.007 vs. MPA), and 20.5% of patients receiving everolimus 3-8 and 6-12 ng/mL and MPA, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Everolimus trough concentrations targeted to 3-8 ng/mL, along with a greater than 60% reduction in CsA exposure, was associated with comparable efficacy and renal function versus MPA plus standard-exposure CsA over the 2-year period. A significantly higher incidence of AEs led to discontinuation in the everolimus groups compared with the MPA group. Copyright © 2013 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. | Source Title: | Transplantation | URI: | http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/126842 | ISSN: | 00411337 | DOI: | 10.1097/TP.0b013e3182848e03 |
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